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Match the type of medium with the characteristic of sound propagation:
Match the type of medium with the characteristic of sound propagation:
Solids = Faster speed of sound due to rigid structure Liquids = Slower speed of sound due to molecular spacing Gases = Fastest speed of sound due to low density Vacuum = No sound propagation possible
Match the property of a material with its effect on speed of sound:
Match the property of a material with its effect on speed of sound:
Density = Increases speed of sound Molecular structure = Affects speed of sound Temperature = Changes speed of sound Shape = No effect on speed of sound
Match the condition with the correct statement about sound propagation:
Match the condition with the correct statement about sound propagation:
Empty space = Sound cannot propagate Liquids and solids = Sound can propagate Gases = Sound propagates slowly Solids = Sound propagates the fastest
Match the factor with its effect on speed of sound:
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Match the characteristic with the type of medium:
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Match the misconception with the correct statement:
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Match the material property with the correct statement about sound:
Match the material property with the correct statement about sound:
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Match the medium with the correct statement about sound propagation:
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Study Notes
Sound Waves and Propagation
- Sound waves are vibrations that travel through the air, and sound is transmitted in air through vibrations of air particles.
- Longitudinal waves are characterized by compressions and rarefactions.
- Sound waves can be classified as pressure waves.
Characteristics of Waves
- Waves can be compared by distinguishing their characteristics, determining their frequency and wavelength, and computing their wave speed based on frequency and wavelength.
- Longitudinal waves have different characteristics compared to transverse waves.
Speed of Sound
- The speed of sound is affected by the medium it travels through, with certain materials transmitting sound better than others.
- Sound travels faster in hotter mediums than in cooler mediums.
- The density of the medium affects the speed of sound, with closely spaced particles of the medium being better transmitters of sound.
Factors Affecting Sound
- Temperature affects the speed of sound, with higher temperatures resulting in faster sound travel.
- The molecular structure of a material also affects the speed of sound moving through it.
Reflection and Refraction of Sound
- Longitudinal waves can reflect and refract when they hit a surface or change mediums.
- Compressions or rarefactions bounce off after hitting a wall, causing the sound to reflect.
Common Misconceptions
- Sound cannot be produced without using any material objects.
- Hitting an object harder does not change the pitch of the sound produced.
- Sound cannot travel through empty space (a vacuum).
- Sound can travel through liquids and solids.
- Sound travels faster in denser mediums, not slower.
- The greater the density of the medium, the slower the sound is transmitted.
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